Volleyball and a little more from University of Northern Colorado assistant coach Adrianna Culbert

Adrianna Culbert is a first-year assistant volleyball coach at the University of Northern Colorado, but not a stranger to the area.

Culbert played four seasons at Colorado State University (2012-15), mostly as an outside hitter, but switched to the setter position her senior season.

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At CSU, she was a three-time All-Mountain West Conference selection and earned MWC Player of the Year.

She earned third-team AVCA All-American honors and was named as the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Collegiate Athlete of the Year.

Culbert, of Denton, Mich., earned third team AVCA All-America honors her senior year, and was named the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year as well.

She coached for one season at University of South Carolina, and also played beach volleyball for the Gamecocks.

Culbert earned a spot on the USA Volleyball Collegiate Beach Pairs Championship, advancing to the round of 16.

Culbert has also coached for the NORCO Volleyball Club.

Question — Is volleyball such a part of your life that it’s your whole life?

Answer — Not entirely. It’s definitely important to me. It’s done a lot for me. It got me to CSU, to South Carolina and now back here.

Q — Do you see yourself with a future in coaching?

A — As of now, I do. I love working with the girls and interacting with 18-22 year-olds. I know how much I grew in college and the impact somebody can have on your future as far as who you are as people.

Q — If not volleyball, what would you be doing?

A — Well, I have my major in business economics. I enjoy that aspect of business and marketing and how it effects the economy. I think I’d be in some kind of business profession if I wasn’t coaching.

Q — You’ve twice landed in Colorado. Is is a good destination for you?

A — I love Colorado. As soon as I came to visit CSU, I fell in love with the state. It’s become my second home. Greeley is awesome and I’m happy to be here.

Q — Netflix of network television?

A — Netflix. I’m watching The Office and Friends.

Q — Soda or Water?

A — Water. I don’t drink soda very often. I’m trying to give it up.

Q — What is your favorite style of music?

A — Country Western.

Q — What is the last good book you read?

A — The Hate You Give, by Angie Thomas

Q — Last good movie?

A — Captain Marvel. I’m a huge Marvel fan. It’s a month from today that the end game comes out.